The Light of the World – Epiphany
Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12 The world around us is dark. Police officers are being killed at a higher rate than ever. More people are killed by police than ever before.…
Read moreIsaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12 The world around us is dark. Police officers are being killed at a higher rate than ever. More people are killed by police than ever before.…
Read moreJesus spent a surprising amount of time away from the crowds, when you consider the urgency and importance of his mission. He frequently went to a desert place or mountaintop, where he’d spend the night in prayer while his disciples slept. He went apart to a desert place more often than President Obama took vacation or played golf. Not only does Jesus take time apart himself, but he often encourages his followers to come away from the comings and goings of daily life. He frequently offers rest to those who will come to him.
Read more“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Catholics often repeat Gabriel’s message to the virgin at the beginning of this season: Hail Mary, full of…
Read moreIf you missed the introduction and first mystery, you can find that article here: https://blog.euphemos.com/2016/12/15/leadership-lessons-in-the-luminous-mysteries-baptism-in-the-jordan/. The second mystery is here https://blog.euphemos.com/2016/12/22/leadership-lessons-in-the-luminous-mysteries-wedding-at-cana/. Proclamation of the Kingdom The story, for those unfamiliar –…
Read moreThe disciple whom Jesus loves, in his gospel for the mass on Christmas Day, says: From his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace, because while the…
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